Boston Babysitting Agency
Destination Sitters'

Boston Babysitting Agency

Hotel Babysitting and Events Childcare

years in business

+

sitters

service areas

k+

completed sits

Premier Boston Babysitting Service

Destination Sitters’ provides professional nanny, mother's helper, and babysitting services for travelers visiting Boston, MA. We connect you with background checked, reliable, and experienced local Boston babysitters hand-picked for their genuine love of children.

We specialize in traveling families and our Boston babysitters come directly to your hotel room or vacation rental. Our babysitters have experience working on premises at a wide variety of properties - ranging from luxury hotels including Four Seasons Boston, Boston Harbor Hotel, and The Ritz Carlton to Airbnb and VRBO rentals.

Our goal is to make it easy to find quality childcare while traveling and to give parents peace of mind while they explore all Boston has to offer.

The Best Choice For Traveling Families in Boston

Highest Quality Babysitter Standards. We only refer babysitters we would trust with our own children. All babysitters are background checked, CPR certified, & more. Explore our stringent babysitting standards.
Convenient Online Booking. Request a babysitter or pet sitter in minutes through our convenient online booking request form.
Personalized Service. We understand leaving your child in someone else’s care is a big decision. We are happy to talk with you about your family’s specific needs and personally match you with the perfect babysitter. Our babysitters cater to your unique requirements, ensuring that your vacation is enjoyable for the whole family. We have sitters experienced in babysitting children with special needs, special diets, as well as multilingual sitters. Call us today at 617-299-7970 to get matched with the right sitter for your family.
We Don’t Sit, We Play!® - Our babysitters arrive ready to entertain and engage with your children. All babysitters bring age appropriate toys and tailor activities and amenities to your child’s needs and interests.
Sitters for the whole family - In addition to babysitting services, we also offer pet sitting services for your traveling furry friends. Explore our Boston pet sitting services.
Babysitters in 20 cities - We are a national organization offering babysitting services in 20 cities and counting! Enjoy our babysitting services in Boston today and keep us in mind for your next trip too! Explore all locations.
Boston Wedding & Event Childcare - Destination Sitters’ also provides group childcare services for weddings and special events. We have provided childcare services at some of the biggest sporting events and corporate events in the US. Learn more about Boston wedding childcare & Boston event childcare services.

Boston Babysitting Rates

Number of Children
Price per Hour
1
$32
2
$35
3
$38
4
$41
More than 4 children? - Call us at 617-299-7970.
Miscellaneous
Between midnight and 8am:
+$10 per hour
In excess of 8 total hours:
+$10 per hour
Time & Half Rate:
Easter Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day
Double Rate:
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day to Jan. 2 until 6 a.m.
* All holiday sit reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance.
Important Notes
All sits will be charged at least a four-hour minimum.
Your location may have additional fees, such as parking fees.
Babysitters will be paid by the credit card on file.
In order to cancel a sit reservation, you must speak to a live person.
Please read our Cancellation Policy.
Major Credit Cards Accepted

Destination Sitters' Reviews

My kids had such a great time. Courtney called me the day of the sit and asked permission for nail polish with the girls. My husband and I ended up coming back to our hotel room early and the girls begged us to leave again so Courtney could stay the entire time she was supposed to stay. When you ask my kids what their favorite part of Disneyland was Courtney is always in the top five "attractions". My girls even wanted to ask Courtney to spend the night!


Jamie Maier

I just left this review on Yelp and thought I'd share with you: Our family went on a work/family trip to Anaheim. I spent my days with our two daughters (ages 9 & 7) while my husband was at his conference. At night, the husband and I had many events to attend. We hired Destination Sitters on a recommendation from a co-worker. We were assigned Kathy N. as our sitter and could not have received a better sitter for our girls! She has a nurturing personality, along with an education background. She kept our girls thoroughly entertained by bringing her own games to play with them, her swimsuit to hang out at the pool, and her genuine attitude of caring about children. Never once did we have a doubt the girls were well taken care of, as all they could talk about the next day was how much fun they had with Kathy. If you're traveling and need a sitter, put your mind at ease and go with Destination Sitters!


Munce White

My husband and I want to share our positive feedback regarding Destination Sitter and the experience we had with our sitter Emily Purdy. We came to San Diego this past weekend for a wedding. We are from Boston and did not know anyone to watch our 2-year-old Charlotte, as everyone we knew was already using their own nannies and the individuals they knew were away for the holiday weekend. It was a bit nerve racking taking a risk to leave her for a lengthy period of time with a new person, but I felt confident after talking with you on the phone during the screening process. The day would be a long day as the sit started in the afternoon and went into the evening for the wedding. We had Emily come 30 minutes prior to us leaving so that our daughter Charlotte would have some time to get a bit acclimated and see me with Emily. When Emily arrived, she had a smiling face, genuinely caring energy, and professional appearance. She even brought a bag of age-appropriate toys to compliment ours. Charlotte took right to her right away, which was so reassuring. Not only was Emily great with Charlotte but, per our request, she provided updates to us to let us know how she ate, how she transitioned to bed, etc. It was a wonderful night for us because we felt Charlotte was safe and being cared for by a kind and attentive - which enabled us to relax and enjoying catching up with old friends. The next day at the brunch, I recommended your company to all of the girls that live in that area and to those who traveled down from LA and Orange County. Thank you again. We will certainly use your team the next time we travel to California.


Kimberly Lewis

Very professional and friendly. Answered all my questions. The sitter Maria did a fabulous job with my two boys. They said they enjoyed her watching them and playing games.


Karen Korza

I was happy to know that Destination Sitters covers more areas regarding background checks than other agencies offer. They actually listened to our needs for our child as well as our child's needs, and they followed through on recommending an appropriate sitter focused on our child's needs. I was extremely happy to know that there were male sitters for my son, as my son preferred to be with a buddy more. The sitter was still responsible yet fun, having great listening skills, a ton of patience and a continuous positive attitude in regard to family relationships and one's growth. The Sitter, Todd was a great fit for us all, and my son enjoyed having him around. We would consider using Destination Sitters again, and we really like the fact of having options of both male and female sitters, especially when my son is in that age of needing more of a buddy who is both reliable and safe. We were greatly satisfied with his overall care in the he time spent with our son. We were visiting from Canada and are extremely happy with Destination Sitters and we would definitely consider using them again! They are very accommodating, and they truly care about having things run smoothly, so you may have peace of mind.


Jeanie Chan

We had a fabulous experience with our sitter. My son loved her - she was so friendly, energetic and upbeat that he had a wonderful time. The weather was so beautiful that they could explore San Diego by stroller. That was so much better than being in the hotel all the time. He was so excited to see her every morning - that made leaving so much easier. I would certainly recommend your services and will be calling again if we are coming to the area. Ali was fantastic!!!


Christie Adams

We’ve transformed the way parents can travel with their kids!

Frequently Asked Questions

Destination Sitters connects families visiting Boston, MA with referred screened and trusted babysitters.

Parents can book directly on-line or by calling us (617) 299-7970 or 1-888-SIT-KIDZ (1-888-748-5439)

We match babysitters with the parents' and children's needs. After making a reservation, parents will receive a sit confirmation confirming their hotel, date and time requested, any specific instructions for the sitter and a profile of their sitter. Bookings must be for a minimum of 4 hours and can be longer. Reservations are held with a credit card and there may be cancellation fees if booked sits are cancelled within twenty-four hours of the sit time or otherwise. Please review our Cancellation Policy.

Our sitters arrive early to make sure you can be on time with your plans and to go over your specific instructions and the permission forms. Babysitters wear a Destination Sitters' polo shirt and have a picture ID (so you and other guests know this is your babysitter) and bring age-appropriate toys, games, books, and activities.

Destination Sitters refers reliable and trustworthy babysitters in Boston, MA, giving you peace of mind while you go out for date night, attend corporate events, weddings, or explore the city.

While everyone assumes that the state has minimum standards for temporary babysitting, there are no state standards or licensing requirements for temporary childcare.

Destination Sitters has created standards for its sitters.

All Destination Sitters

1. are background checked, drug tested

2.  have professional and personal references checked

3. have provided First Aid & CPR certificates

4. are undergraduates, graduate students, moms, and grandmothers

5. average between 22-28 years old, though we also can refer older sitters (minimum age is 18)

Many companies claim to be "Licensed and Bonded." Since there is no state "license" for temporary childcare, their license is merely a city business license, which all businesses are required to have. The bond is most often either a surety bond (for the sitter to get paid) or for theft (usually limited to $3,000-$5,000) for the owner, not the sitter. A bond is not liability insurance.

Destination Sitters strives to accommodate requests for specific babysitters in Boston, MA, providing continuity of care for your children.

Parents can request the same babysitter every time or for multiple day sits. We will do our best to accommodate the same sitter for a family's babysitting request. Since it's subject to the babysitter's availability, we suggest booking your sit request at least 24 hours in advance, and more if it's a multi-day request. Of course, any last-minute sit requests are always subject to sitters’ availability and our confirming a babysitter to you.

Yes, After booking a babysitter, parents will receive a sit confirmation, which includes the sitter's profile and specific information confirming the parents’ hotel, hotel's address, date(s), and time(s) of their childcare request in Boston, MA.

Parents should review their sit confirmation and make sure ALL information they provide to us is correct; and confirm the dates and times provided. Many cities have hotels with similar names and/or multiple locations.…For example: Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Four Seasons, Loews, etc, all have several hotels in each area in which we provide babysitting services; we want to send the sitter to the correct location!

It is recommended to give Destination Sitters in Boston, MA as much notice as possible to ensure the availability of a babysitter.

We suggest that you make a babysitting reservation at least 24 hours in advance to match your children with the best babysitter for your needs, but we will make every effort to book any same day babysitting request and can usually accommodate you. Any last-minute sit requests are always subject to the sitters who are available and all requests to our confirming a babysitter to you.

You can book a babysitter in Boston?

  1. Book Now
  2. Phone (617) 299-7970 or 1-888-SIT-KIDZ (1-888-748-5439)

We will be happy to go over any questions you might have. We are here to serve your babysitting needs when traveling. We strive to create Peace of Mind® for the traveling parent by finding a fully screened, vetted and trusted babysitter to you when on vacation.

Payment details and methods will be provided during the booking process in Boston, MA.

We hold your babysitting reservation with a credit card. The babysitting fees will be charged to the credit card on file. You will confirm the sitter's total hours, and any reimbursable expenses (e.g., at some hotels, sitter's parking) on the invoice and a receipt will be emailed the following day(s).

 

In order, to give parents Peace of Mind® when traveling with their children, Destination Sitters created what we believe are the toughest screening standards in the industry.  

The babysitters referred by Destination Sitters in Boston, MA:

  • are background checked
  • are drug tested
  • have professional references checked
  • have personal references checked
  • have provided First Aid & CPR certificates

All of which provides an added level of comfort for you.

ALL screening MUST be completed before a sitter can sit.

Sitters arrive in/with:

  • A Destination Sitters logo polo shirt (so you and other guests know this is your babysitter)
  • A Destination Sitters photo issued ID Tag (again, so you and other guests know this is your babysitter)
  • A bag of toys, books and games for the child(ren)'s entertainment

Many of our babysitters:

• are bilingual, with over half a dozen languages represented
• specialize in families of children with special needs
• do pet sitting
• provide elder care by watching or accompanying on elderly parent
• can be a mother's helper or an extra set of hands

These babysitters' experience, references and talents speak for themselves.

You can contact us by:

Phone • (617) 299-7970 or 1-888-SIT-KIDZ (1-888-748-5439)

Email • info@destinationsitters.com

  • Office hours 9:00am – 6:00pm, 7 days a week 
  • A 24 hour answering service outside of business hours
  • A Destination Sitters agent on call after hours for questions regarding only confirmed bookings.

Confirmed babysitting sits must be cancelled in advance or a cancellation fee will be charged.

Cancellations can only be made by talking to a live person.  For example, cancellations may NOT be made via text or email or by leaving a voice mail.

Please read through the entire policy; cancellation fees vary depending on the length of time of the sit and the number of days booked. Please call us if you have any questions!

Destination Sitters babysitting requests for one-day and only 4 hours must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance of the reserved babysitting start time or a 4-hour minimum charge at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged to the credit card on file.

For two, three, or more multi-day sits of 4 hours each, a 4-hour minimum charge at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged for each day that sits have been booked, unless the sits are cancelled the same number of days in advance. So, for example, if you have booked a hotel babysitter for two days, that sit of two days must be cancelled at least 48 hours before the first reserved sit start time or two 4-hour minimum charges (i.e., 8 hours – one 4-hour charge for each of the two booked days) at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged. Sits of three days must be cancelled at least 72 hours before the first reserved sit start time or three 4-hour minimum charges (i.e., 12 hours – one 4-hour charge for each of the three booked days) at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged. Sits of four days must be cancelled at least four days in advance of the first reserved sit start time or four, 4-hour minimum charges (16 hours) at the confirmed hourly rate will be charged.

For sits longer than 4 hours each day or for more than four days, at a minimum, the above policy shall apply; however, please contact the office to see if an additional cancellation policy could apply to your sit.

Sits on Destination Sitters’ designated holidays require notice at least 72 hours in advance of the first reserved sit time and other cancellation fees may apply depending on the length of the booked sit, etc.

We look forward to providing you with hotel babysitting, event childcare or childcare at other destinations!

Number of Children
Price per Hour
1
$32
2
$35
3
$38
4
$41
More than 4 children? - 
Call us 888-SIT-KIDz (888-748-5439)
Misc
Between midnight and 8am:
+$10 per hour
In excess of 8 total hours:
+$10 per hour
Time & Half Rate:
Easter Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day
Double Rate:
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day to Jan. 2 until 6 a.m.
All holiday sit reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance.

Major Credit Cards Accepted:

Finding a babysitter in Boston, MA can feel overwhelming at first. We know that as traveling parents, convenience is key. That's why we offer a seamless online booking form, making it easy for you to find a local babysitter near you with just a few clicks Book Now or (617) 299-7970! We’ll work to connect you with pre-screened babysitters who have childcare experience, are background checked, drug tested, and reference checked and have provided First Aid & CPR certificates. The babysitters we refer, in addition to hotel babysitting services, also provide hotel pet sitting, allowing you to enjoy your time without worries about your furry family member.

 

Give Parents Peace of Mind®

Quality childcare while you explore Boston, MA

Take in a game at Fenway Park
Walk the Freedom Trail
Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market
Boston Common
North End
Boston Public Library
John F. Kennedy Library & Museum
Harvard and Cambridge

Professional Sitting Services

Destination Sitters, LLC is a superior babysitting referral service for traveling parents. We currently service 20 US locations - 5k + of the best hotels, wedding and event planners use us.
Services we offer:
Hotel Babysitting or Pet Sitting: our sitters come directly to your hotel, vacation rental, Airbnb.
Wedding Childcare: stress-free reception, adult only, or help out your out-of-town guests.
Event Childcare: Increase your attendance? Offer a childcare option to attendees.

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